stuffing nut
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.
stuffing nut
n
(Mechanical Engineering) a large nut that is tightened to compress the packing in a stuffing box
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Switch to new thesaurus
Noun | 1. | stuffing nut - a nut used to tighten a stuffing box nut - a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt packing box, stuffing box - a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.